ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. – Thomas Jefferson University women's basketball (2-0) started their year up in New York as they competed in the East Region Challenge, hosted by Molloy University. The Rams went to win both their games, first with a 82-57 victory over Queens College (N.Y.) and then beating the host Lions 70-55.
 
WHAT HAPPENED
JEFFERSON VS QUEENS (N.Y.)

• Both offense began the year with a spark as each team had 20+ points in the first half. The Knights went 10-of-15 in the first quarter while Jefferson went 10-of-19. Queens hit two three points while the Rams converted 6-7 at the charity strip to get ahead 26-23
• Jefferson went to open the second quarter with five and get their lead to double digits at the half.
• The Rams continued their attack, scoring 26 points in the third quarter to eventually rout Queens 82-57

TEAM STATS
FG: 28-of-70 (40.0%)
3PT: 1-of-13 (7.7%)
FT: 25-of-29 (86.2%)
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Gabby Recinto: 22 points of 6-of-10 shooting, 10-10 FT, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
Emily Spratt: 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, 7-7 FT, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
Tori Nigro: 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting, 4-4 FT, 4 rebounds, 6 assists
 
JEFFERSON VS MOLLOY

• The Lions kept up with Jefferson, but the Rams scored nine of the last 11 points to be ahead 19-10 after the first quarter
• Jefferson was able to edge Molloy in the second quarter with a 14-11 scoring differential to make it 33-21 at the break
• The Rams continued their attack with 17 points in the third and 20 in the fourth to leave with a 70-55 victory

TEAM STATS
FG: 28-of-77 (36.4%)
3PT: 3-of-7 (42.9%)
FT: 11-of-14 (78.6%)
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Tori Nigro: 17 points on 5-of-13 shooting (1-1 3PT), 6-8 FT, 9 assists, 4 rebounds
Gabby Recinto: 16 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 2-3 FT, 12 rebounds
Jordyn Thomas: 16 points on 7-of-16 shooting, 2-2 FT, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists
 
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